In life priorities change, what once was filled with crazy and exciting adventures is now filled with the hustle and bustle of every day life. We long for the days where we could be so care free, once in a while we get a glimpse of what that felt like. My refresher, my passion, my "put life on pause button" all takes place as im rocketing down Mt. Alyeska on my board. As I mentioned, priorities change, my main priority in life is a beautiful four year old named Braelyn. What makes this year different is that my priority is now my motivation to get on my board more than I have in the last few years. This year, my mini me is learning to snowboard so instead of sitting at home, she and I can enjoy the view together. One day I will watch her rocket down faster than myself! In every aspect of my life, braelyn is my motivation.

My passion in life is snowboarding and nothing else. I teach children how to ski/snowboard for a living and I love sharing my passion with others. Unfortunately I am a full time student at Pepperdine University so the only mountain I get to ski regularly is a small local mountain called, "Mountain High". I rarely get to snowboard real snow and never get to ski powder. Alaska is like paradise to me and I would live there if I could. My goal is to travel to as many different mountains as I can this year and deepen my knowledge and experience when it comes to snowboarding powder. I don't know what I would do without snowboarding in my life because it has molded me into who I am. Most of the time I get to spend snowboarding involves teaching others this magnificent sport so I would love the opportunity to have a week to enjoy myself doing what I love more than anything. This experience is a dream come true and there is no better place to ride than the Chugach! Each day I will push myself to be a better rider!

My inspiration this year is to ski my gotama skis as much as possible. I first skied the gotamas last year during a ski trip to Kirkwood. I initially skied Volkl skis while on the U.S. Army ski team in Europe. See the attached picture. I still have these skis and the MRR bindings I had mounted on them. I’ve skied Volkl ever since. Back to the “Wood”, as we pulled into the resort a 92”snowfall was underway and the roads closed soon thereafter. We woke to 3 feet of powder and with the conditions being not so P40 friendly; I demoed a set of gotamas. The skis performed insanely as I laid fat GS turns through powder, wind packed crusty powder (what??), steeps and chutes. What really blew my mind was how they performed on the groomers. They felt like a racing ski as they popped from ski to ski while holding a solid edge. These are the best skis ever and I need more big mountain skiing. I am a father of 2 awesome kids, an engineer, a surfboard designer and builder who has been looking to make a heli ski trip happen for quite some time.

My inspiration/goals for this year are to ski as much as possible on my new gotama skis. I was first introduced the gotamas last year during a boys ski trip to Kirkwood. I was first introduced to Volkl skis during my racing days, after trashing my Rossi’s, K2s and Head skis, while on the U.S. Army ski team in Europe (Garmisch). See the attached picture. I still have these skis and the Marker MRR bindings I had mounted on them (now retired). Back to the “Wood”, as we pulled into the resort a 92”-ish snowfall was underway. The roads in and out were closed soon thereafter. We awoke to about 3 feet of fresh powder and with the conditions being not so Volkl P40 friendly; I demoed a set of 194 gotamas. Skeptical at first, I was insanely stoked by turn 3 in hip deep powder. The skis were performing “off the hook” as I laid fat GS turns through powder, wind packed nasty crusty powder (what???), steeps and chutes. What really blew my mind was how they performed on the groomers. They felt like a racing ski as they popped from ski to ski while holding solid GS turns. SICK. These are the best skis I have ever skied. Hands down. I need more big mountain skiing. I am a father of 2 awesome kids, a mechanical engineer and surfboard designer and builder who has been looking to make a heli ski trip happen for quite some time. Stoke me out and set me up in Cordova!!! Cheers!

My inspiration/goals for this year are to ski as much as possible on my new gotama skis. I was first introduced the gotamas last year during a boys ski trip to Kirkwood. I was first introduced to Volkl skis during my racing days, after trashing my Rossi’s, K2s and Head skis, while on the U.S. Army ski team in Europe (Garmisch). See the attached picture. I still have these skis and the Marker MRR bindings I had mounted on them (now retired). Back to the “Wood”, as we pulled into the resort a 92”-ish snowfall was underway. The roads in and out were closed soon thereafter. We awoke to about 3 feet of fresh powder and with the conditions being not so Volkl P40 friendly; I demoed a set of 194 gotamas. Skeptical at first, I was insanely stoked by turn 3 in hip deep powder. The skis were performing “off the hook” as I laid fat GS turns through powder, wind packed nasty crusty powder (what???), steeps and chutes. What really blew my mind was how they performed on the groomers. They felt like a racing ski as they popped from ski to ski while holding solid GS turns. SICK. These are the best skis I have ever skied. Hands down. I need more big mountain skiing. I am a father of 2 awesome kids, a mechanical engineer and surfboard designer and builder who has been looking to make a heli ski trip happen for quite some time. Stoke me out and set me up in Cordova!!! Cheers!

My inspiration for getting to Cordova for Marker Volkl’s Fantasy Camp is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience PNH with one of my best friends, IB. For many years I witnessed Ingrid’s crazy travel schedule, and always looked forward to the incredible stories when she returned to Squaw. We’ve shared plenty of coffee talk and KT laps, but have yet to experience a big mountain heliski adventure together. I moved home to Vermont 2 years ago after 13 years in Northern California. Living close to my family and pursuing a career as a creative professional has been a great change and challenge for me, though I miss Squaw Valley and friends every day. My trips back so far have been to celebrate the lives of Arne, then Kip. An opportunity to reunite with the amazing tribe of passionate skiers and riders who are Points North, as well as to reconnect and recharge in the Chugach with Ingrid, is pure inspiration, and it’s keeping me fired up on the ice bumbs over here! Skiing with Dashe Longe sounds pretty awesome too? Thanks for the contest, Marker Volkl, and thanks for considering me.

My goal for this season was to make it to 50 days. With the Idaho snowpack being very subpar early, coupled with being away for work for most of January had me only at a couple days by the end of January. 50 may still be out of reach but to work toward my goal I've been skiing every free moment, touring further, higher and longer for the goods. Day 20 was had last weekend, praise Ullr for the best day yet! Here's to 30 more days!

Hey, My inspiration/goals for this season is to get out and ski the Volkl gotamas more. These skiis are insane! I wasn't a believer in the concept initially but last year, on a boys trip to Kirkwood, I was introduced to the gotamas. I have been skiing the Volkl/Marker combo for a long time. I was first introduced to Volkl skiis, after trashing my Rossis, K2 and Heads skiis, while racing for the U.S Army ski team in Europe (based in Garmisch)and have been totally stoked ever since. See the attached pic - I still have these with the marker MRR bindings (retired). It was a super sick racing ski back then. Back to the "Wood", as we pulled into the resort, the roads in and out were closed as a 92"-ish snowfall commenced. I ended up shelving my P40s to demo a set of 194 gotamas. They were sick, sick sick as I ripped fat GS turns through hip deep powder. They also handled insanely in the wind packed bowls, steeps and chutes. What really blew my mind was how they handled on the groomers. I loved how lively they were. Super poppy, amazing on edge and fast - super solid - on fat GS turns and quick edge to edge. I must have more - take me to Cordova!!!! I am a father of two amazing kids, a mechanical engineer and surfboard designer and builder who has been consumed with grinding the life related stuff out. Skiing is one of my main passions and a heli ski trip has been one of my goals for the last several years. Cheers!

Oops! For some reason I thought two people were to be selected. So in reference to my entry, I guess I wouldn't have much influence on another winner's experience, but I would be really psyched to be the sole, fortunate champ of this contest!

Greetings Marker Völkl Staff - Catching a big line in the Alaskan Chugach Range is a skier’s Hollywood dream, come true! The pure joy of life and winter inspires me to ski. Snow and attitude appreciation turn the ordinary into extraordinary, especially when in the Vermont back country. Flying, breathing, smiling, loving a day on snow and imaging it all, unlimited under Alaskan skies, snow-capped peaks, expansive views, along with Ingrid and Dash is the goal I strive to reach! Life itself carves the best line, like working and playing hard and helping neighbors and family. I share the joy of skiing with my teen kids - who shred and rip – while my wife cuts first tracks. The hills are our church and we never miss a Sunday service. We ski the east, turning among the sweet maples, but dreeeeam of the big west and breathtaking Alaskan treeless hills. We hope for a magic carpet ride to majestic mountains of snow and endless jamming; turning a day dream into an unforgettable Alaskan heli-ski reality! Thanks, Regards -- BP